Cookies: Cookies are files created by websites that you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing information. Learn more about managing cookies.

Images: Images are allowed by default.

JavaScript: JavaScript helps make sites more interactive.

Handlers: Chrome allows external applications and web services to open certain links. For example, certain links can open a site such as Gmail or a program such as iTunes. If you set a default action for a type of link but want to delete it, clear your browsing data and select 'Cookies and other site data'.

Flash: The Adobe Flash plug-in lets you hear and see audio and video content. By default, Chrome asks if you want to run Flash when you visit a page using it. Learn more about using Flash.

Pop-ups: By default, pop-ups are blocked from showing up automatically. Learn more about managing pop-ups.

Ads: Choose whether to see ads on sites that have intrusive ad experiences.

Location: By default, Chrome asks you if a site can see your exact location information. Learn more about sharing your location.

Notifications: Some websites, such as Google Calendar, can show notifications on your computer desktop. By default, Chrome asks you if a site can show notifications. Learn more about notifications.

Unsandboxed plug-in access: Some sites need plug-ins so that they can let you do things such as stream video or install software. By default, Chrome asks you if a site's plug-in can bypass Chrome's sandbox to access your computer.

Automatic downloads: If you want to download multiple files from a site, choose whether to download them automatically or not.

MIDI devices: Some websites want to use System Exclusive (SysEx) messages to gain full access to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) devices.

USB devices: You can connect a website to a USB device, which lets the website control and record information from the device. Learn more about pairing Chrome with USB devices.

Background sync: If your computer goes offline during a task (such as a chat message or photo upload), some sites can finish the task when the computer is back online. The sync will happen in the background, even if you leave the website.

Zoom levels: You can set how much you zoom in to certain websites. Learn more about zooming in or out.

Protected content: Choose to let Chrome play protected content. Also, on Windows or Chromebooks, choose to allow sites to see necessary information about your device. Learn more about protected content.

Change settings for a specific site

You can allow or block permissions for a specific site. The site will use its settings instead of the default settings.

On your computer, open Chrome.

Go to a website.

To the left of the web address, click the icon that you see: Lock , Info or Dangerous .